| Description | |
|---|---|
| Catalogue Number | 106014 |
| Synonyms | 2-Butanone, Methyl ethyl ketone, MEK |
| Description | Ethyl methyl ketone |
| Overview | EMPLURA® is our low-cost alternative to high-purity qualities. With EMPLURA® we offer a range of solvents for a plurality of basic applications in non-regulated industries and for less demanding applications, preparative laboratory work and cleaning purposes. EMPLURA®solvents provide adequate specifications with the most important parameters. |
| Product Information | |
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| CAS number | 78-93-3 |
| EC index number | 606-002-00-3 |
| EC number | 201-159-0 |
| Hill Formula | C₄H₈O |
| Chemical formula | C₂H₅COCH₃ |
| Molar Mass | 72.11 g/mol |
| HS Code | 2914 12 00 |
| Structure formula Image | |
| Applications | |
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| Application | Ethyl methyl ketone (2-butanone) EMPLURA®. CAS 78-93-3, EC Number 201-159-0, chemical formula C₂H₅COCH₃. |
| Physicochemical Information | |
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| Boiling point | 79.6 °C (1013 hPa) |
| Density | 0.805 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Explosion limit | 1.8 - 11.5 %(V) |
| Flash point | -4 °C |
| Ignition temperature | 514 °C |
| Melting Point | -86 °C |
| Vapor pressure | 105 hPa (20 °C) |
| Solubility | 292 g/l |
| Toxicological Information | |
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| LD 50 oral | LD50 Rat 3400 mg/kg |
| LD 50 dermal | LD50 Rabbit > 8000 mg/kg |
| Safety Information according to GHS | |
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| Hazard Pictogram(s) |   |
| Hazard Statement(s) | H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. EUH066: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. |
| Precautionary Statement(s) | P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
| Storage class | 3 Flammable liquids |
| WGK | WGK 1 slightly water endangering |
| Disposal | 1 Strongly contaminated halogen-free organic solvents: container A. |
| Safety Information | |
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| Hazard Symbols |  Irritant Flammable |
| Categories of danger | highly flammable, irritant |
| R Phrase | R 11-36-66-67 Highly flammable.Irritating to eyes.Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. |
| S Phrase | S 9-16 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. |
| Storage and Shipping Information | |
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| Storage | Store at +5°C to +30°C. |
| Transport Information | |
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| Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RID | UN 1193 , 3, II |
| Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGR | UN 1193 , 3, II |
| Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-Code | UN 1193 , 3, II |
| Specifications | |
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| Purity (GC) | ≥ 99.0 % |
| Identity (IR) | conforms |
| Free acid (as CH₃COOH) | ≤ 0.002 % |
| Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C) | 0.804 - 0.805 |
| Water | ≤ 0.1 % |